Archie Comics Digest #151
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Really Cool Car," Archie’s trusty ride takes a turn for the worse when its air conditioner fails, prompting a trip to Jughead’s cousin’s car testing facility. What starts as a simple repair quickly spirals when the car gets swapped into a high-stress test lineup meant to push vehicles to their limits. Written by Hal Smith and illustrated by Lou Maldonado, with inks by Ken Selig, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1997 digest tale brings classic Archie charm to a high-octane scenario. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli captures the lighthearted chaos perfectly.
Archie’s broken air conditioner leads him to Jughead’s cousin’s car testing facility, where his car gets accidentally swapped with one meant for extreme condition trials. What starts as a simple repair quickly spirals into something far more intense than anyone expected.
In "Fashion Compassion," Betty and Veronica turn Miss Grundy’s discarded vintage clothes into something special by organizing a nostalgia party at the mansion, turning overlooked fashion into a community event. The story captures the girls’ creativity and charm as they breathe new life into forgotten styles.
In "Campaign Manager," Betty takes an unexpected turn when she notices the student body isn’t on board with Veronica’s confident claim to be Spring Festival Queen. Hoping to shift the tide, she quietly begins championing Veronica’s cause—only to find herself navigating the tricky waters of influence, friendship, and school politics.
When Mr. Weatherbee attempts to rally the football team with a motivational speech, his well-intentioned efforts backfire in hilarious fashion—only to unintentionally ease the players’ tension. In the end, his awkwardness might just be the spark they needed to play their best.
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↩ Reprints Betty and Me #44 (1972), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #40 (1976), Archie and Me #84 (1976), Jughead #258 (1976), Archie and Me #97 (1977), Reggie and Me #109 (1978), Archie and Me #116 (1980), Archie #294 (1980), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #271 (1980), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #309 (1981), Betty and Me #135 (1983), Everything's Archie #127 (1987), Betty's Diary #27 (1989), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #220 (1991), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #103 (1992), Archie #405 (1992)
Reprinted in Archie's Double Digest Magazine #137 (2002), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #77 (2003), Archie's Funhouse Double Digest #6 (2014)
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